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Roger Appleton 1736

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Mark

Mark Report 14 Feb 2018 15:58

Using Lancs Onlne Parish Clerk - i have found the following record.

Baptism: 4 Sep 1736 All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire, England
Roger Appleton - Son of William Appleton & Jane
Abode: Haigh
Source: Original register at Wigan Archives

I believe the mothers maiden name to be Morrice but would appreciate some confirmation, many thanks

greyghost

greyghost Report 14 Feb 2018 16:05

Both records found - along with other baptisms to the same couple - on https://www.familysearch.org

Rogr. Appleton
England Births and Christenings
Name Rogr. Appleton
Residence Place Wigan, Lancashire, England
Gender Male
Christening Date 04 Sep 1736
Christening Date (Original) 4 Sep 1736
Christening Place Wigan, Lancashire, England
Father's Name William Appleton
Father's Birthplace Of Haigh <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Mother's Name Jane

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Wm. Apleton
mentioned in the record of Wm. Apleton and Jane Morrice
Name Wm. Apleton
Birthplace Of Haigh
Spouse's Name Jane Morrice
Spouse's Birthplace Of Haigh <<<<<<<<<<<<
Event Date 11 Apr 1725
Event Place Wigan, Lancashire, England
Marital Status Unknown
Spouse's Marital Status Divorced

Mark

Mark Report 14 Feb 2018 16:07

Thank you - now to find the parents baptism details

malyon

malyon Report 14 Feb 2018 19:19

the only morrice I can find all others spelt morris

Jana Morrice
England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
Name:
Jana Morrice
Gender:
Female
Christening Date:
07 Feb 1702
Christening Date (Original):
07 FEB 1702
Christening Place:
HALSALL,LANCASHIRE,ENGLAND
Father's Name:
Gulielmi Morrice

PricklyHolly

PricklyHolly Report 14 Feb 2018 23:28

If the baptism for Jane is correct......

A sister......

Elizabetha Morrice Or Morris in the England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
Name: Elizabetha Morrice Or Morris
Gender: Female
Baptism Date: 23 Mar 1706
Baptism Place: Halsall,Lancashire,England
Father: Gulielmi Morrice Or Morris

Researching:
"If I don't see you through the week.........I will see you through the window". :o))

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 15 Feb 2018 00:25

marriage also on lancs opc


Marriage: 11 Apr 1725 All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire, England
Wm. Apleton - Haigh
Jane Morrice - Haigh
Married by Banns by: Mr Baldwin Curate
Source: Original Register at Wigan Archives

Researching:
My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.